Oglala Lakota County Health Data
Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
56.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
56.9 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
119
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
35.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.7
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Oglala Lakota County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oglala Lakota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 47.7% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 10.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 23.8% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 12.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.5% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 11.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oglala Lakota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 40.3% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 22.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 16.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oglala Lakota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 40.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 24.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 58.2% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 16.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oglala Lakota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 24.5% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 8.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oglala Lakota County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Oglala Lakota County Life Expectancy Significantly Below National Average
Health data brief for Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota.
Life expectancy in Oglala Lakota County is 56.9 years, nearly two decades shorter than the South Dakota average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. This is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 35.0%, which is more than double the national average of 17%. Health provider density also shows discrepancies from national norms, with 37 primary care providers and 119 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. The county's uninsured rate is 13.7%, higher than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.